City

Mahwah, NJ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Bergen County  ·  New Jersey

👥25,375Population
💰$128,125Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$590,400Median Home Value▲ 112% above avg
🎓65.8%College Grads▲ 70% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 2%Asian: 11.4%Other: 3.8%Race
White72.0%
Hispanic10.5%
Black2.0%
Asian11.4%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
15%
25–44
15%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads65.8% ▲ 70% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma235 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,526 (15.3%)
Some College1,015 (6.1%)
Associates1,897 (11.5%)
Bachelors1,051 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree9,839 (59.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 15.3%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 59.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad15.3%
Some College6.1%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate59.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
60%

Financials

Median HH Income$128,125 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$590,400 ▲ 112% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,301/mo
Total Housing Units10,058
Vacant Units302

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Mahwah, NJ

Mahwah is a city in New Jersey, located in Bergen County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 25,375 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Mahwah is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $128,125 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mahwah is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $590,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,301 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mahwah is highly educated. 65.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (71.99%).

Mahwah, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Mahwah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07430 25,375 $128,125 $590,400 $2,301 5.5% 65.8% 81.3%

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